Crime Rate in High Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Barnet

The total recorded crimes in High Barnet, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Barnet crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around High Barnet, encompassing approximately 23,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
High Barnet Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is High Barnet?

To understand the safety of High Barnet, we need to analyze High Barnet crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, High Barnet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 619 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Barnet had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,112 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, High Barnet has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

High Barnet Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the High Barnet has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 5.24 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total High Barnet crimes were 619. The crime rate of High Barnet in 2024 was 26.81 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Barnet were around 1,112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.16 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill180 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak151 51,329 22,195 4
West Finchley165 31,265 42,298 3
Hendon154 41,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood133 71,121 72,072 6
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet107 131,008 81,788 7
Edgware118 9880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 12698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End114 11817 101,412 11
Barnet Vale115 10693 131,244 15
East Finchley80 20791 111,287 14
East Barnet80 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park99 15618 181,309 13
Colindale North105 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill86 16659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside81 18642 161,045 20
Woodhouse82 17565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

High Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202526
December 202418
November 202422
October 202421
September 202425
August 202435
April 202430

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202512
December 202421
November 202416
October 202427
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
April 202413

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241
April 202410

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations High Barnet in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Barnet postcode area is presented below.

1. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
5. Coe'S Alley (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gordon Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gladsmuir Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Stephens Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Well Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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